A group of House Republicans, known as the “Gaetz Eight,” are facing political and financial challenges for their role in ousting former Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the speakership.
Representatives Nancy Mace, Bob Good, and others are experiencing threats to their primary reelection, with external spending groups and McCarthy himself preparing to be involved in their races.
Despite declining popularity, Mace and Good remain unapologetic for their actions.
“I’m too busy working for the Lowcountry and helping elect President Trump to worry about Kevin McCarthy’s puppet,” Mace said. “The D.C. swamp doesn’t want me back — too bad. I don’t work for them, I work for the people of the 1st Congressional District and no one else.”
“I think he should bring McCarthy to campaign for him down in the district,” Good said.
“They’ve been very kind to me in the past, and I hope that we can mend the fences,” Rep. Tim Burchett said. “I can get them back in the fold. But if I don’t, I’m still friends with them. I’m not vindictive.”
“He’s got to do something with that $17 million he has, so it’ll be eight of us that probably feel the brunt of that. I knew exactly what I was doing. I knew I’d get opposition because of it. I still think it’s the right thing to do.”
“I’m gonna be doing everything I can to help Bob and Nancy. You know, Nancy and I don’t agree a lot. But we do agree on other issues. And I think she tries to represent her constituents,” Rep. Andy Biggs said.
The group has united in solidarity to defend each other against continued criticism, while McCarthy’s allies are quietly planning strong primary opponents to challenge them.
“McCarthy couldn’t beat us in Washington, DC, on his home turf, where he has all the king’s horses and all the king’s men. He thinks he’s going to beat us on away games?” Rep. Matt Gaetz said.
Despite this, current House Speaker Mike Johnson has shown support for the Gaetz Eight and plans to donate to Rep. Rosendale’s Senate campaign.
“The speaker has committed to sending a contribution to Congressman Rosendale, as he has for other House colleagues and friends, but he has not made any endorsements in Senate races,” Greg Steele said.
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